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Hog Roast for a Wake in Middlegreen, Slough
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Middlegreen.
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
Planning an event in Middlegreen?
For event organisers in Middlegreen
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
About our funeral wake catering in Middlegreen
Wakes in Middlegreen happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for one-year memorials and ashes ceremonies.
For a wake near Middlegreen, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
After a funeral in Middlegreen
Middlegreen is about 2 miles east of Slough, in Slough. We cover wakes in Middlegreen, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 31 places across Slough. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Mary the Virgin Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Middlegreen may suit.
This part of Slough takes in SL3, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Laurel Avenue, St Mary's Road and Maryside; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Langley (1 mile south-east), George Green (1 mile north), Shreding Green (1 mile north-east), Upton (2 miles west) and Wexham Court (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Cippenham (4 miles west), Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-west), Huntercombe (4 miles west) and Farnham Common (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Eton Life (2.6 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Middlegreen include Stoke Common.
- Nearby schools include Langley Academy (less than half a mile south) and Upton Court Grammar School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Chestnuts pub (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (1.6 miles west)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Common questions in Middlegreen
Which station is closest to Middlegreen?
Langley station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Is Middlegreen too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Wakes in Middlegreen are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Middlegreen hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Places near Middlegreen
Other occasions in Middlegreen
Events we cater in Middlegreen
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Middlegreen, including:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
- Family get-togethers after a service
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Langley station, about 0.7 miles east.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What affects the price in Middlegreen
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Middlegreen, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards